SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 - Careers Portal
The Staff
Selection Commission (SSC) is a premier government organization under the
Government of India, responsible for recruiting personnel for various posts in
ministries, departments, and subordinate offices. SSC's mission is to conduct
fair, transparent, and efficient examinations to select suitable candidates for
public service roles, contributing to national development and security.
Its core values include integrity,
impartiality, efficiency, and inclusiveness. The work culture emphasizes
discipline, dedication to duty, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the
nation. Personnel in forces recruited through SSC GD, such as the Central Armed
Police Forces (CAPFs), experience a structured environment focused on physical
fitness, professional growth, and national service.
List
of Open Positions
The SSC has announced recruitment
for Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) posts in
various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF),
and Assam Rifles.
- Total Vacancies:
25,487
- Forces:
Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF),
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP),
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles (AR), Secretariat Security Force
(SSF).
Positions are available across India
in various locations, with options for deployment in different terrains and
roles (full-time government service).
(Note: Detailed force-wise and
category-wise vacancies are available in the official notification PDF on
ssc.gov.in.)
Detailed
Job Posting: Constable (GD) / Rifleman (GD)
Job
Title
Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs,
SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
Job
Description and Daily Responsibilities
The role involves maintaining
internal security, guarding borders, and assisting in law and order maintenance.
Daily duties include patrolling, checkpoint management, crowd control, disaster
response, and operational deployments as per force requirements.
Required
Qualifications
- Education:
Matriculation (10th Class Pass) from a recognized board.
- Experience:
No prior experience required; fresh candidates are eligible.
- Skills:
Physical fitness, discipline, and basic aptitude in reasoning, general
knowledge, mathematics, and language.
Salary
Range
Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per
month (plus allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and
others as per government norms). In-hand salary typically ranges from ₹30,000
to ₹35,000 depending on posting location.
Exam Pattern
|
Section |
Number of
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
20 |
40 |
|
|
General Knowledge & General Awareness |
20 |
40 |
|
|
Elementary Mathematics |
20 |
40 |
60 minutes (total) |
|
English / Hindi |
20 |
40 |
|
|
Total |
80 |
160 |
The examination is
conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
Detailed Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section tests
analytical aptitude and non-verbal reasoning abilities. Key topics include:
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Spatial visualization and orientation
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
- Arithmetic number series
- Non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
- Semantic analogy, classification, and series
- Problem-solving
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness
This section evaluates
knowledge of current events and everyday observations. Key topics include:
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
- Current affairs (national and international)
3. Elementary Mathematics
This section covers
basic mathematical concepts at the matriculation level. Key topics include:
- Number Systems
- Computation of Whole Numbers
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship between Numbers
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Interest (Simple and Compound)
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Mensuration
- Time and Distance
- Ratio and Time
- Time and Work
4. English / Hindi
This section assesses
basic comprehension and language skills.
English Topics:
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms/Antonyms
- Spelling/Detecting Mis-spelt Words
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences
- Active/Passive Voice
- Direct/Indirect Narration
- Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage
Hindi Topics:
- वर्तनी
की त्रुटि
- मुहावरे
एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
- संधि
- समास
- वाक्यों
का सुधार
- विलोमार्थी
शब्द
- पर्यायवाची
शब्द
- तत्सम
एवं तद्भव
- वाक्यांशों
के लिए शब्द निर्माण
- लोकोक्तियाँ
एवं मुहावरे
- समझ
Passage
Candidates are advised
to refer to the official SSC notification for any updates and to prepare
thoroughly across all sections to qualify for subsequent stages, including
Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Detailed
Medical Examination (DME). Applications remain open until 31 December 2025.
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 - Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The Staff Selection
Commission has announced a total of 25,487
tentative vacancies for Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman
(General Duty) posts. These vacancies are distributed force-wise, gender-wise,
and category-wise (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR), with reservations applied as per
Government of India norms. Additionally, 10% of vacancies are reserved for
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) where applicable.
Overall Gender-Wise Summary
|
Gender |
Vacancies |
|
Male |
23,467 |
|
Female |
2,020 |
|
Total |
25,487 |
Force-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancies (Male
Candidates - Part A: Forces except SSF)
|
Force |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
Total |
|
BSF |
(Detailed in official PDF) |
616 |
||||
|
CISF |
14,595 |
|||||
|
CRPF |
5,490 |
|||||
|
SSB |
1,764 |
|||||
|
ITBP |
1,293 |
|||||
|
AR |
1,706 |
|||||
|
Subtotal |
25,464 |
SSF (Secretariat Security Force - Male and Female)
|
Gender |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
Total |
|
Male |
23 |
|||||
|
Female |
(Included in female total) |
The detailed
category-wise breakup for each force, including separate tables for male and
female candidates in border/Naxal-affected areas and general districts, is
provided in the official notification PDF. Vacancies are also allocated
state/UT-wise for most forces (except SSF, which is all-India basis).
Candidates are strongly
advised to download the official SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification PDF from
the SSC website (ssc.gov.in) for the complete and precise category-wise,
force-wise, and state-wise vacancy tables, as these are subject to updates and
include specific reservations.
